Midday Supervisor

Hours/Weeks: 5 hours per week Salary/Scale: Scale 1C, NJC Point 3, £25,614 FTE (£13.28 per hour, pro rata) Working Hours: 12.00pm to 1.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only Required: As soon as possible

Could you make a difference to a child's lunchtime?

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly and supportive team at Caldecote Primary School.

Our Midday Supervisors play a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtime whilst promoting the values and ethos of the school. Working alongside staff and school leaders, you will help create a happy, safe and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected and supported.

You will encourage positive behaviour, support children's friendships and wellbeing, promote active and cooperative play, and help pupils develop the skills they need to become:

Successful Learners

Confident Individuals

Responsible Citizens

Effective Contributors

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive.

Is patient, caring, approachable and positive.

Can build strong relationships with pupils.

Remains calm and responds appropriately in challenging situations.

Can encourage positive behaviour and respectful relationships.

Supports inclusion and ensures all children feel welcome and involved.

Is able to supervise groups of children safely and effectively.

Can work successfully as part of a team.

Is reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

Shares our commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Is willing to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and first aid.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Supervise pupils safely during lunchtime in the dining hall, playground and other areas of the school.

Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's values, Behaviour Policy and Therapeutic Thinking approach.

Support children to develop friendships, resilience, independence and social skills.

Encourage active, imaginative and cooperative play.

Help maintain a calm and positive dining environment.

Support pupils with SEND, medical needs or additional vulnerabilities to participate fully in lunchtime activities.

Deal appropriately with accidents, incidents and welfare concerns.

Report safeguarding, welfare and behavioural concerns in accordance with school procedures.

Work closely with colleagues to ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils.

Caldecote Primary School is a popular and welcoming village primary school serving children aged 4 to 11. We are proud of our inclusive community, our caring ethos and our commitment to helping every child flourish. In return, we offer:

Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved pupils.

A welcoming and supportive staff team.

A positive and inclusive school culture.

Opportunities for training and professional development.

The chance to make a genuine difference to children's daily school experience.

We would particularly welcome applications from people living within the local community who would like to play an active role in supporting our school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on [phone removed].

Applications should be submitted via My New Term.

At Caldecote Primary School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. ​​Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, online and background checks, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

Caldecote Primary School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged.